Cast of Respect
24 credited, in billing order.
Jennifer Hudsonas Aretha Franklin
Forest Whitakeras C. L. Franklin
Marlon Wayansas Ted White
Audra McDonaldas Barbara Franklin
Mary J. Bligeas Dinah Washington
Marc Maronas Jerry Wexler
Tituss Burgessas Reverend Dr. James Cleveland
Saycon Sengblohas Erma Franklin
Hailey Kilgoreas Carolyn Franklin
Tate Donovanas John Hammond
Skye Dakota Turneras Aretha Franklin (young)
Heather Headleyas Clara Ward
Leroy McClainas Cecil Franklin
Lodric D. Collinsas Smokey Robinson
Brenda Nicole Mooreras Brenda Franklin
Brandon Gilpinas Teenager
Tangela Largeas Grieving Mother
Albert Jonesas Ken Cunningham
Myk Watfordas Rick Hall
Gilbert Glenn Brownas Martin Luther King Jr.
Kimberly Scottas Mama Franklin
Peyton Jacksonas Young Cecil
Nevaeh Moore
Nevaeh Mooreas Young Carolyn
Victoria Paige Watkinsas Teen #2
Crew
Liesl TommyDirector
Tracey Scott WilsonStory · Screenplay
Callie KhouriStory
Aaron L. GilbertExecutive Producer
Jason ClothExecutive Producer
Jennifer HudsonExecutive Producer
Stacey SherExecutive ProducerSue Baden-PowellExecutive Producer
Harvey Mason Jr.Producer
Jonathan GlickmanProducerScott BernsteinProducer
Kris BowersOriginal Music Composer